Urban Runoff is surface runoff created by commercial urbanization and runs off impermeable surfaces.
Urban Runoff occurs in developed areas with many impermeable surfaces, into which water cannot soak. Many pollutants are in the water from urban runoff, including the following:
Heavy Metals-
Copper- the most significant threat found in Urban Runoff
Lead
Zinc
Bacteria
Nickel
Cadmium
Fertilizer
Nitrates
Phosphorus
Urban Runoff also poses multiple threats to our civilization, including the following:
Bacteria and Viruses- From roads, sewer leakages and animal waste
Can cause intestinal viruses
Pesticides- From landscaped areas and roadsides
They are toxic and can harm animals such as fish if it contaminates waterways
Organic Materials- From landscaped areas and animal waste
Can cause severe health risk to humans and aquatic life
All Metals- From industry and cars
Can cause toxic impact to some aquatic animals, illness and in extreme cases, death
Oil and Grease- From parking lots, roadways and automobile emissions
Are toxic and can affect our drinking water, causing illness and potentially eventually death
Nitrogen and Phosphorus- From landscaping, septic systems and detergents
- Urban Runoff is surface runoff created by commercial urbanization and runs off impermeable surfaces.
Urban Runoff occurs in developed areas with many impermeable surfaces, into which water cannot soak. Many pollutants are in the water from urban runoff, including the following:- Heavy Metals-
- Copper- the most significant threat found in Urban Runoff
- Lead
- Zinc
- Bacteria
- Nickel
- Cadmium
- Fertilizer
- Nitrates
- Phosphorus
Urban Runoff also poses multiple threats to our civilization, including the following: